I don't know if anybody caught "Autoline Detroit" with John McElroy yesterday Sunday, Sept 24th, 2006. ( http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/autoline/ )
The guest hosts were from Motor Trend and AutoWeek. Neither of them had ANYTHING postive to say about their first impressions of the Edge. Both of them complained that the vehicle was about "1000lbs" too heavy, supposedly weighing in around 4500lbs! Both also literally said, that since the Edge apparently doesn't offer 3rd row seating, that Ford "SHOULDN'T EVEN BOTHER BUILDING IT!" The Motor Trend guy also complained that he didn't like the new transmission because it only offered "Drive" or "Low" ranges. He said that the 3.5L did a decent job of pulling the edge around, but again, that the vehicle is too heavy.
I know that these are just two journalists opinions, but lots of prospective buyers read their opinions when making decisions on what to purchase.
While my hopes are still up that Ford is moving in the right direction, these types of reviews don't bode well for the Edge being the "savior" that everyone at Ford seem to be hoping for.
:-(
Show #1032
Detroit Public Television
Sunday, September 24 @ 10:30AM EST
Speed
Sunday, September 24 @ 8:30AM EST
Monday, September 25 @ 7:00AM EST
Segment 1: Industry News: The Ford Cuts Continue
Panel:
John McElroy, Host, Autoline Detroit
Frank Markus, Motor Trend
Wes Raynal, AutoWeek
later,
chris